A musician and painter, he was born in Niger in 1956, although he spent most of his childhood and youth in Senegal, where he grew up musically by listening to mbalax and records from Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett or Jimi Hendrix.

He studied at the School of Art in Dakar and later joined the group  Super Diamono, leaving them in 1984 to begin his career as a soloist. During the following years Lô has successfully recorded five albums.

He went to France in 1992 where he published his sixth self-titled album. Thanks to the success of his simple Tajabone, the record went into the European charts, which helped in the singer's international launch. The song was also included in the sound track of an Oscar winning film Todo sobre mi madre, by Pedro Almodóvar.

It was followed by Iso (1994), Jammmu Africa (1996), Dabah (2001) and Sénégal (2006), his latest work in which Lô confirms: "Giving this album the title of Senegal has been my way of paying tribute to my country, in recognition of all the gifts it has given me."

Lô sings to the things that surround him and the feelings that arise, generally in French, Wolof or other dialects from his country. His sound is a mix of up to date traditional rhythms and western elements, which highlight his lively, silky and emotional voice especially when he sings ballads.
 
Sources:

Artist's official website

Biography in The African Music Encyclopedia

More information:

Myspace del músico

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